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R491 FVF

1998 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,096 mi
Last recorded170,096 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 FVF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 170,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 170,095 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Dec 2011 166,513 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to front no plate

front brake inbalance 25%

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 166,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

damage to front no plate

front brake inbalance 25%

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 162,010 miles

front no plate damaged

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

slight binding from o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Dec 2009 158,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 17 Dec 2008 153,859 miles

front no plate damaged

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 18 Dec 2007 149,857 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 149,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f outer cv boot in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2006 140,923 miles

front no plate damaged

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 20 Dec 2006 140,923 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate damaged

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Dec 2005 123,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel rims dented

n/s/f pads worn low

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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R491 FVF is a 1998 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 FVF registered?

R491 FVF is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R491 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 FVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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